What Rhymetec does

Rhymetec is a privately held Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) headquartered in New York and founded in 2015, delivering cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy services to organizations ranging from early-stage startups to enterprise clients. The firm's portfolio spans two primary service pillars: Managed Security Services (vCISO advisory delivered across Mentor, Manager, and Executive subscription tiers; ISO/IEC internal audits; gap assessments; GRC platform deployment; and ASV scans for PCI compliance) and Offensive Security (manual and AI-assisted penetration testing across web, mobile, API, network, cloud, and LLM/AI application surfaces, plus phishing simulation, external attack surface assessment, and a Penetration Testing as a Service recurring program). Rhymetec delivers these services through a 100% in-house team holding certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CPENT, and CySA+, supported by integrations and formal partnerships with GRC platforms (Vanta, Drata, Anecdotes), AI pentesting vendors (XBOW), and hyperscalers (AWS).

The business is service-led and recurring in nature, with vCISO engagements sold on monthly subscriptions and compliance programs typically running multi-month readiness-and-audit cycles. The firm maintains expertise across 40+ compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, DORA, NIS2, and the EU AI Act, and in May 2025 achieved CMMC Registered Provider Organization status. Distribution is primarily direct via field and inside sales, with channel co-sell motions through GRC and audit partners and brand-led SMB marketing (e.g., the April 2026 Brooklyn Nets partnership). The firm reported 1,200+ client engagements and 1,000+ SOC 2 audits supported since inception, and as of 2026 operates with 11–50 employees without disclosed external funding.

Name

Rhymetec

Legal name

Rhymetec

Website

https://rhymetec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rhymetec is a New York-based Managed Security Services Provider delivering vCISO advisory, penetration testing, and compliance services across 40+ frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, CMMC, EU AI Act) to startups, mid-market SaaS firms, and enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Security Services

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Security Services (MSSP) & 24/7 SOC Operations (BPAKAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing Services (BPAEADAD), Data Security & Privacy Services (DLP, Encryption, Privacy Ops) (BPAKAHAM), Threat Intelligence Services (BPAEADAC), Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB)

Keywords

• Managed security services
• Penetration testing
• Compliance automation
• Virtual CISO
• Data privacy compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Services: Ongoing managed security services including vCISO, ISO/IEC internal audits, gap assessments, GRC platform development, and compliance maintenance. Delivered as recurring engagements with flexible tiers (Mentor, Manager, Executive).
2. Offensive Security Services: Penetration testing services including web application, mobile application, API, network, cloud, LLM, and AI-powered penetration testing. Offered as one-time engagements or as part of PTaaS recurring programs.
3. Compliance Framework Services: Services for achieving compliance with SOC 2, ISO/IEC, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, DORA, NIS2, EU AI Act, and other frameworks. Includes readiness assessments, gap analysis, policy development, and audit coordination.
4. PCI Compliance Scanning (ASV): Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) services for PCI DSS compliance, including quarterly vulnerability scans, validation, and attested network scan reports for submission to acquiring banks or payment processors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rhymetec is a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) that sells cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy services to businesses. Its core offering consists of two pillars: Managed Security Services (vCISO advisory, ISO/IEC internal audits, gap assessments, GRC platform deployment, and ASV scanning) and Offensive Security (penetration testing across web, mobile, API, network, cloud, LLM/AI, and attack surface, plus phishing/vishing simulations). These services are delivered through tiered subscriptions and project engagements and span 40+ compliance frameworks including SOC 2, ISO/IEC, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, DORA, NIS2, and EU AI Act.

Product overview

Rhymetec is a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) offering a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy services for businesses at all stages from startups to enterprise. The core offering consists of two main service pillars: Managed Security Services (including vCISO, ISO/IEC Internal Audits, Gap Assessments, and GRC Platform Development) and Offensive Security (including penetration testing across web, mobile, API, network, cloud, and AI/LLM applications). These services are delivered through a multi-tier engagement model supporting various business stages and are complemented by extensive framework compliance services covering SOC 2, ISO/IEC, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, DORA, NIS2, EU AI Act, and over 40 additional frameworks. The company also offers AI-specific solutions including LLM penetration testing and AI-powered autonomous penetration testing in partnership with XBOW, positioning itself as a tech-forward security partner for modern SaaS and cloud businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Security Services Comprehensive managed security services offering for businesses including vCISO advisory, ISO/IEC internal audits, gap assessments, GRC platform deployment, and ASV scanning for PCI compliance.
• Virtual CISO (vCISO) Expert security leadership and compliance advisory service offered in Mentor, Manager, and Executive tiers that scale with client growth.
• ISO/IEC Internal Audits Independent internal audit services for ISO/IEC 27001, 27017, 27018, 42001, and 9001 standards conducted by PECB-certified experts to prepare organizations for certification.
• Gap Assessments Security gap assessments that identify areas where current operations fall short of compliance requirements and provide actionable roadmaps for achieving full compliance.
• GRC Platform Development Deployment and configuration of GRC and compliance automation tools including Vanta, Drata, and Anecdotes, with integrations to cloud environments and enterprise systems.
• ASV Scans for PCI Compliance Approved Scanning Vendor services for PCI DSS Requirement 11.2.2 compliance including device discovery, vulnerability scanning, validation, and attested network scan reports for submission to acquiring banks or payment processors.
• Web Application Penetration Testing Manual penetration testing for web applications using OWASP-based methodology to identify and validate vulnerabilities beyond automation, protecting against data breaches and supporting secure software development.
• Mobile Application Penetration Testing Comprehensive manual testing for iOS and Android applications using OWASP Mobile Security Testing Guide methodology, including static analysis and dynamic testing.
• External API Penetration Testing Security testing for external APIs using OWASP API Top 10 methodology to identify vulnerabilities and prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.
• External Network Penetration Testing Assessment of internet-facing assets and perimeter security to identify misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and potential exposure points through realistic attack simulation.
• Internal Network Penetration Testing Post-breach perspective testing simulating insider threats or compromised devices to evaluate internal system resilience against privilege escalation, lateral movement, and data exposure.
• Cloud Penetration Testing Expert-led testing for AWS, Azure, and GCP environments using OWASP Cloud-Native Application Security Top 10 methodology to identify and validate cloud vulnerabilities.
• LLM Penetration Testing Security testing for AI applications evaluating prompt injection, data exposure, and model manipulation risks aligned with OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, supporting EU AI Act and NIST AI RMF compliance.
• AI-Autonomous Penetration Testing AI-driven penetration testing powered by the XBOW platform combining machine-learning algorithms with human expert validation to accelerate vulnerability discovery and reduce false positives.
• Phishing and Vishing Testing Social engineering simulations including email phishing and voice-based vishing campaigns with real-time tracking, employee training, and awareness building.
• Cloud Configuration Review Assessment of AWS, Azure, and GCP environments against CSA Top Threats and compliance frameworks to identify misconfigurations, IAM gaps, and policy weaknesses.
• Attack Surface Assessment (EASM) External Attack Surface Management assessment combining technical reconnaissance and open-source intelligence to map organizational digital footprint and identify exposed assets, shadow IT, and data exposures.
• Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) Continuous penetration testing program with monthly or quarterly cycles, live dashboards, expert vulnerability validation, and ongoing remediation tracking.
• SOC 2 Type 1 and 2 Services End-to-end SOC 2 compliance services including readiness assessment, gap analysis, control implementation, evidence preparation, and audit coordination for Type 1 and Type 2 audits.
• ISO/IEC Compliance Services Comprehensive ISO/IEC certification support for 27001, 27017, 27018, 42001, and 9001 standards including scope definition, gap assessment, control implementation, and audit coordination.
• PCI DSS Compliance Services Complete PCI DSS compliance implementation following an 8-point checklist including scope analysis, gap assessment, remediation planning, vulnerability scanning, and quarterly ASV scans.
• FedRAMP Compliance Services FedRAMP authorization support for cloud service providers including gap assessment, policy development, control implementation, and 3PAO audit coordination for Low, Moderate, and High impact levels.
• GDPR Compliance Services GDPR compliance implementation including data flow mapping, gap assessment, privacy controls, policy development, EU representative appointment, and third-party attestation.
• Data Privacy Framework (DPF) Services Data Privacy Framework certification support including gap assessment, policy updates, self-certification to U.S. Department of Commerce, and ongoing compliance maintenance.
• CCPA/CPRA Compliance Services California Consumer Privacy Act compliance including data discovery, policy development, consumer rights enablement, employee training, and vendor management.
• HIPAA Compliance Services HIPAA compliance implementation including risk assessments, policy development, technical safeguards, employee training, and ongoing compliance support for PHI protection.
• NIST Framework Services Implementation of NIST frameworks including CSF v2.0, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and NIST AI Risk Management Framework for security and compliance programs.
• DORA Compliance Services Digital Operational Resilience Act compliance for financial entities including gap assessments, cybersecurity policy documentation, risk management, and incident response planning.
• CMMC Readiness Services Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification support for defense contractors at Level 1, 2, and 3 including gap assessment, SSP documentation, POA&M tracking, and 3PAO assessment liaison, delivered as a CMMC Registered Provider Organization.
• NIS2 Compliance Services EU Network and Information Security Directive 2 compliance including risk assessments, incident response planning, data protection, and supply chain security assessments.
• EU AI Act Compliance Services EU AI Act compliance implementation including risk assessment, risk register development, incident response planning, and technical controls for responsible AI adoption.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3x faster speed to compliance compared to industry average
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.

• Brooklyn NetsregionalGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 April 2026Rhymetec is an Official Small Business Partner of the Brooklyn Nets. This Small Business Partner Program empowers New York-based businesses by unlocking collaboration opportunities with one of the NBA's most iconic teams. The collaboration merges Rhymetec's mission to provide seamless, premium security partnerships with the Brooklyn Nets' dedication to community and team excellence. The partnership represents continued growth and expansion of Rhymetec's presence in New York.
• XBOWcoreTechnology or IntegrationRhymetec partners with XBOW for AI-Autonomous Penetration Testing. XBOW's machine-learning algorithms analyze vast data points to surface patterns, anomalies, and potential vulnerabilities. Rhymetec's certified penetration testers then validate, exploit, and interpret findings to deliver verified, actionable results. XBOW provides the AI efficiency; Rhymetec provides the expertise, context, and strategy.
• VantacoreTechnology or IntegrationVanta is a compliance automation platform that automates 90% of compliance monitoring through integrations with 300+ systems. Rhymetec handles the hands-on readiness tasks for Vanta deployment, providing tailored services that deliver a faster, more manageable path to audit success.
• DratacoreTechnology or IntegrationDrata is an automated compliance and security monitoring platform for SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS frameworks. Rhymetec helps organizations deploy and configure Drata, connect to cloud environments, and maintain ongoing compliance.
• CyberAB (CMMC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRhymetec achieved the status of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Registered Provider Organization (RPO) through CyberAB. The company has a Registered Practitioner on staff to support defense contractors navigating CMMC requirements.
• U.S. Department of Defense (CMMC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAs a CMMC Registered Provider Organization, Rhymetec supports defense industrial base (DIB) contractors in achieving CMMC compliance levels 1, 2, and 3 to maintain eligibility for DoD contracts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• A-LIGN: A-LIGN is a cybersecurity compliance and audit firm providing SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, PCI, FedRAMP, and CMMC readiness and assessment services. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Rhymetec across both managed compliance readiness and security assessments for mid-market and enterprise.
• Schellman: Schellman is a leading cybersecurity assessment firm offering SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, HITRUST, and FedRAMP audits alongside compliance readiness services. It competes directly with Rhymetec in the SOC 2/ISO mid-market and enterprise readiness-and-audit-coordination space.
• Coalfire: Coalfire is a large cybersecurity advisory and managed services firm with deep FedRAMP, CMMC, PCI, and cloud penetration testing practices. It overlaps heavily with Rhymetec's offensive security, FedRAMP, and CMMC service lines, particularly for enterprise and government-adjacent clients.
• Bishop Fox: Bishop Fox is an offensive security firm specializing in penetration testing, red teaming, and attack surface management. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Rhymetec's web, mobile, API, network, and cloud penetration testing portfolio.
• NetSPI: NetSPI provides penetration testing as a service (PTaaS), attack surface management, and offensive security services. It competes directly with Rhymetec's PTaaS, EASM, and traditional pentest offerings for mid-market and enterprise buyers.

Emerging players

• Vanta: Vanta is a compliance automation platform that automates SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other frameworks. While Rhymetec is a Vanta deployment partner, Vanta increasingly competes with Rhymetec's readiness services through automation, particularly for early-stage startups.
• Drata: Drata is a compliance automation and continuous monitoring platform competing in SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Like Vanta, it is both a Rhymetec partner and a partial substitute for Rhymetec's mid-tier readiness services.
• Thoropass: Thoropass (formerly Laika) combines compliance automation software with in-house audit expertise for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI. Its bundled expert-plus-software model directly mirrors Rhymetec's premium, expert-led positioning.
• Secureframe: Secureframe provides automated compliance for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI, and more, with optional expert advisory. It is both a Rhymetec competitor (for automation-first buyers) and an adjacent emerging player in the same compliance buyer segment.

Broad incumbents

• Optiv: Optiv is a large cybersecurity solutions integrator and MSSP offering managed security, advisory, and offensive security services across enterprise. It is a broad incumbent whose managed and offensive security capabilities overlap with Rhymetec at the enterprise end of the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rhymetec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rhymetec-cybersolutions
• Xx.com/Rhymetec

Compliance24 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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